Christmas Displays In Local Stores
Attorney Redmond Dies At Oak Park former Forest Park attorney Redmond died Thursday November 28 at Wafoe 422 Mores Avenue Oak Park after a short illness. He will be laid to rest in Boreal Home Saturday November 20. Redmond lived in Cook County about twenty five years born in Philadelphia August 17 1805. When quite young his parents...
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Andrew 7. Redmond
Forest Park
Wa Foe
Mores, Avenue
Oak Park
Redmond
Cook County
Philadelphia
Gottfried Amling
North High Avenue
Barent Burk
Germany
America
Wod
Harlem
Elgin‘street
St. John's Lutheran Church
Mera
Atoling
Drechsler
Chia
Ailing
Albert J
Aniling
Maywood
Gunther
Orange
Cal
Baywood
Red Wehemann
Ouk Park
Herman Atuting
Worllu
Jaturewidenes
Eigin Avenue
Obituary notes mark leaders in Oak Park area
Details memorialize Gottfried Redmond and Gottfried Am ling in Forest Park and Oak Park communities. The reports outline their careers, Masonic ties, family, and funeral services with high attendance and city-wide acknowledgment of their public service and personal integrity.
Community Club Notes Attract Sparse Turnout Dance
The vuturtainment season opened with a Saturday night dance drawing a small crowd due to a short nation. A second dance is planned for December 14 and members are urged to attend. Santa Claus plans a visit between Christmas and New Year at the club house for a family friendly, badge night. Children expect a warm reception and a playful moment as the notes describe social efforts and holiday cheer.
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Santa Cling Baa
Dale
Dren
Bauta Olaue
Interesting session of Forest Park Parent-Teacher Assn
A Tyrant Teacher Association event in Forest Park drew an attentive audience with a teen exclusion policy unless accompanied by parents. Mrs David Inworaki led as newly elected president, committees reported 214 members, and plans included by-law amendments and a $5 donation to the Associated Charities. The program featured Mrs Curtis on storytelling, Mrs Kelly singing, and Dr Gillisple on dental care, ending with the Star Spangled Banner.
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Forest Park
Dee
Jana
David Inworaki
Kiebarne
Am Mander
St. McKivoy
Mra
Chieboune
Roos Nul
Roy Short
Hartley
Afra
Sully Curtis
Curtis
Curtis Fuld
Indiana
Avery
Mra. Curtis
Mra. K. Kelly
Br. Hartley
Local Happenings and Community Notices
Community page notes Dec 4 events with Proviso Lodge 245 Moose, Autumn Lodge 7002 WN A, and Ladies Aid Society. officer elections, a victory party, and gatherings at Contnunity Club. Promotions, wounded soldiers Otto Hunnemmy and Himer Hebner, and Home Folks Association of the 128rd Field Artillery plan fundraising at Sherman Hotel. Wedding and engagement announcements and the annual Holiday Bazaar set for December 14 at the Methodist church with handmade items and baked goods.
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Ladlea' Ald Society
The
Methodist Church
Thomas and Adamdatreets
Ardlelea
Major Bittel Recalls November 11 1918 Triumph
Major Bittel writes of the November 1 1918 letter from the Forest Parker front describing the day of the ceasefire and the breakthrough against the enemy. He notes leading a sector, sending two companies to support another battalion, and capturing prisoners. He recounts frequent visits by Gen King and Col Lee, the ceasefire timing, and the night signaling as German and French money exchanged hands. The piece concludes with relief and anticipation that the war is nearing its end.
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Terracy
Edward Bloc
Major Birtel
Honda
King
Ramalp
Nilage
Col. Lee
Iax
Vorulm Points
Ie Arllery
Kang
Diyleon
Alga
Germany
Bat
Anight
Wdark
Geronns
Chicago Story Fishy Brumm Questions Police Account
An odd Chicago tale worries Mr Brumm as a local news dealer describes a boy's report of a door incident and alleged theft near Beatsews station. The account, critiqued as fishy, features disputed police handling and unclear outcomes amid journalistic scrutiny.
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Eorest Iiyrk
Beatsews Station
Ux Publishant
We Bey
Chiengo
Chicago Joy Riders Arrested for Speeding
Four Chicago residents two men and two women faced charges after speeding through Potent Park on Thursday night. Police say the group led officers toward the city, crashed at UVesplaines and Twelfth Forest Park injuring two girls and one man. One rider remained in custody at Forest Park station while another was paroled. all parties were treated at Oak Park hospital or police facilities.
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Chicago
Cme
Rte
Potent Park
Amwaby Plovye
Rey Court Aid
Stary Gieger
Abi
Pulken Street
Olfenge
Howes
Wrest
Broadview
Joseph Howser
Broadsview
Uvesplaines
Twelfth
Forest Park
Soud -Aide
Karan
Ugly
Oak Park Hospital
Maury Gle Jor
Lonty
Minnta Pierce
Zimmermin
West Ohio
Lalstad Street
Karagluus Qod-angther Ian
Birthday Party Honors Phillip Schemp Full Name
A birthday celebration for Phillip Schemp, son of Mrs. John Kramer, held at Great Lakes with eight hours of furlough reportedly enjoyed. Guests, games, and gifts noted alongside wedding plans and community ties as a local notice of social events and family connections.
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Puesta
Mea. Klein
Mra
H. Kus
Damn Wilhon
Muehhnat
Mra. J. Curtis
Myra
Kate Kule
Forest Park Best Place for Shoppers
Historic Forest Park urges shoppers to visit amid postwar changes as display windows sparkle with curated gifts. Local merchants report steady crowds, urging early shopping for better selections and to support the community during a period of renewal.
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Tefa Ua
Morea Park
Harv Woodward Tella of Army Life in France
Harv Woodward Tella from Army life in France shares letters describing winter conditions in the French countryside. He notes severe winters with deep snow and cold, plans for return to the U. S., and mentions community clubs and a forthcoming service charge. He says he will be home by May after leaving France by boat.
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Harv
Woodward Tella
Army Life
France
Mary. Woodward
Air
Milton Woodward
Boloit Avenue
Kellera
Bruce
Uwy
Ike
Cynmmunity
Haury
Woodward
Private George Sands Receives Cheer Book Note
Private George Sands receives a cheer book from Forest Park citizens. The letter thanks him for his service and sacrifice, praising the boys going to war and promising to repay the support until their return.
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Private George Sands
Forest Park Ball Room Opens Saturday Night
The Forest Park Ball Room reopens Saturday December 7 with a reception directed by the Cullabut Boys. Newlan's Orchestra will furnish music. Applications for permits are before the mayor and council, plans withheld pending decision.
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Forest Park
Newlan
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